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The B'K

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About the magazine

The B'K is a literary press and curatorial platform dedicated to amplifying voices from the global majority. Founded on the principle that contemporary literature and art must reflect the full spectrum of human experience, it operates at the intersection of publishing, exhibition-making, and critical discourse. Its program is characterized by a commitment to work that challenges dominant narratives, often foregrounding experimental forms and politically engaged practices. Through its publications and public programs, The B'K fosters a community of artists and writers whose work is both intellectually rigorous and socially urgent.

Editorial focus

The B’K is a quarterly art and lit magazine prioritizing traditionally marginalized creators, but it’s open to all. The B’K is interested in people being able to decolonize and tell their own stories. The B’K pays a modest amount for unpublished works to racially and ethnically marginalized, gender variant, and disabled submitters who are impacted by their marginalization.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, familiarize yourself with The B'K's catalog and recent projects to ensure your work aligns with its mission. They prioritize writing and art that is conceptually ambitious, politically aware, and formally inventive. Submissions should be polished, accompanied by a concise cover letter that articulates how your practice engages with the global majority. They accept simultaneous submissions but request immediate notification if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times vary, so patience is advised.

Please read the submission guidelines in full before submitting. Our guidelines are extensive, and violating them could get you temporarily or permanently banned. We consider our guidelines to be what we consent to read. Issues come out in January, April, July, and October.

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